Malachi: Justice

Have you ever looked at the world and thought, “This isn’t fair”?
Good people struggle, bad people succeed, and God seems quiet. That’s how the people of Malachi’s day felt. They accused God of being unfair—of letting evil win.
But through Malachi, God responds: “You think I don’t care about justice? I’m preparing to show you just how much I care. But before I deal with the world, I need to deal with My people.” This passage reminds us that God’s justice may seem delayed, but it is never denied.

Malachi 2:17-3:5

Sermon Outline
1. Gods Justice Doubted
2. God Promises to Act
3. God Purifies HIs People
4. God Judges the World


Discussion Questions

• Why were the people of Malachi’s day accusing God of being unjust? What does their complaint reveal about their hearts?
• What does it mean that God’s justice begins with His people before the world? How should that shape our prayers and expectations?
• Which image speaks to you more—the refiner’s fire or the launderer’s soap? Why?
• In what areas might God be refining you right now? What “impurities” is He bringing to the surface?
• How does knowing God sees every injustice—large or small—change the way you respond to evil in the world?
• What are practical ways you can embody God’s justice this week—in your family, work, church, or community?
• Which part of the passage challenges you the most? Which part comforts you the most?What is one injustice in the world (or in your local community) that your group feels called to pray for or act upon?